The Field Manager

Bob Hudzik graduated from Penn State's technical program in turfgrass management in 1976. Despite having completed 2 yr as an undergraduate agronomy major, he switched to the 36-wk technical program because he believed it would better prepare him for a professional career as a turfgrass manager. Shortly after graduation, he secured a position with Penn State's Office of Physical Plant in campus turf maintenance. The following year, his responsibilities expanded to include athletic fields. His job changed again in 1978 when he was promoted to superintendent of all university golf courses and athletic fields, a position he held for the next 13 years. Then in 1991, Bob chose to solely manage the athletic fields and buildings, an 80-ha complex, which included Beaver Stadium.